Ribton Moorside is in Hensingham, Whitehaven and in Cumberland district. CA28 8PU is located in the Hillcrest and Hensingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ribton Moorside, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA28 8PX, CA28 6UD, CA28 8PS, CA28 8PY, CA28 8PZ, CA28 8QA, CA28 8RQ, CA28 8RF, CA28 6UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA28 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA28 8PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 26.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 52.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 15.4% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 23.5% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 29.9% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99% | 98% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 98% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 69.2% | 46.2% | 23.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ribton Moorside was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Bransty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ribton Moorside has the 15th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bransty and the 209th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ribton Moorside, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2021-08-27 | £41,295 |
| 17 Ribton Moorside, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2018-10-03 | £61,714 |
| 14 Ribton Moorside, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £45,600 | 2018-08-15 | £58,698 |
| 14 Ribton Moorside, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2007-03-01 | £117,401 |
| 16 Ribton Moorside, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £34,450 | 2003-05-12 | £91,058 |
CA28 8PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CA28 8PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleator Moor Nursery School Ennerdale Road , Wath Brow CA25 5LW | 4out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hensingham Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ | - not rated | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Esk Avenue , Corkickle CA28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jericho Primary School Windsor Court , CA28 6UX | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School Coach Road , CA28 7TE | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School and Nursery Whinlatter Road , CA28 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 1out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Red Lonning , Hensingham CA28 8UG | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Campus Whitehaven , Red Lonning CA28 8UG | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bees School Wood Lane , ST BEES CA27 0DS | - not rated | 5,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant | West Cumberland Hospital, Homewood Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | 95 Main Street, Hensingham | 201 yd | |
| Sun Inn | Main Street, Hensingham | 220 yd | |
| Whitehaven RL Supporters | Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven | 787 yd | |
| Haven Club | Whitehaven RL Supporters, Cleator Moor Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Chippy | 29 Main Street, Hensingham | 164 yd | |
| Peking House | 42 - 42A, Sneckyeat Road | 802 yd | |
| Deja Brew | Unit 3a, Sneckyeat Road Industrial Estate | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hensingham Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Jericho Primary School WINDSOR COURT | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Hensingham Amateur Rugby League Football Club CLEATOR MOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Powerhouse And Phoenix UNIT 4C UNIT 4C SNECKYEAT ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| The Whitehaven Academy CLEATOR MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| St Benedicts High School Red Lonning | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Cumbria Sport Academy Overend Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.